155: Building a Thriving Business Without Missing the Moments That Truly Matter with Ryan Bowles

Dadpreneurs Rising with Carl Taylor

The secret to thriving in business and at home? It’s all about showing up where it matters most.

In this episode of Dadpreneurs Rising, Carl sits down with Ryan Bowles, a Sri Lankan-Aussie dad and entrepreneur with a remarkable story of transformation. From his days as a frontman for a touring metal band to his current mission helping women overcome grief, Ryan’s journey is filled with heart, humour, and hard-won wisdom.

In this candid yet heartfelt conversation, Ryan opens up about the loss of his father in a plane crash, becoming a new dad, and how his work with the Good Grief project has brought healing to himself and countless others.

Tune in as Carl and Ryan explore the intersections of grief, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and life’s unexpected lessons.

Ryan Bowles’ journey is a powerful reminder that no matter how much life changes, we can always find purpose in the unexpected.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER…

• Meet Ryan Bowles (00:10)
• The tragic loss that inspired Ryan’s mission to help others through grief (05:06)
• How a bathroom conversation birthed the Good Grief project (07:21)
• How becoming a dad shifts perspectives on life, business, and purpose (08:40)
• The power of routine in balancing work, fatherhood, and personal time (16:17)
• Seeking out parenting styles and how reparenting yourself can be key to showing up as the best version of yourself for your kids (23:41)
• Ryan’s reflections on losing his dad and how it shaped his adulthood (27:44)
• Could AI-generated versions of loved ones help or hinder the grieving process? (31:44)
• Practical advice on managing different kinds of grief (37:19)
• Tips on balancing the responsibilities of parenthood with entrepreneurship (46:39)
• The importance of living in the moment (52:06)

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

Automation Agency

CarlTaylor.com.au

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